Bake with abandon!
While the rest of the nation celebrates Canada Day, in our house July 1st is Dominion Day. And Andrew has the t-shirt to prove it. For those who are curious about my husband’s patriotic insistence, check out last year’s blog post. For those who care …
Since I didn’t blog yesterday I’m double dipping today. First I’m answering Debbie’s question from her contest entry. She asks. What’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Seems Debbie isn’t the only one who’s confused. Google yielded 24,700 hits when I typed …
I don’t normally get on a soapbox but this video deserves 2 minutes and 46 seconds of your attention. It’s not funny. It’s not cute. It’s just very eye-opening. I saw a raw version of this video during the Hellman’s information session I attended a …
Local food is important to me. Remember my conniption fit over Chinese garlic? Or the tears when my butcher announced his retirement? While I’m not a die-hard locavore who shuns coffee and gives friends grief over buying lychees, I think it’s criminal to import zucchini …
I took this photo last year at the farmers’ market with hopes of growing my own organic tomatoes this year. Big, red, vine ripened tomatoes. I pictured myself jarring enough to get me through the winter without having to run to the grocery store. And …
The little things give us away. We go quietly about minding our own business, then someone catches a detail and knows something about you. When I was backpacking in Europe I spotted fellow Canucks by their iron engineering rings or Mountain Equipment Co-op jackets. Americans …
They might look purple, but they’re called blue potatoes. My sister got some in her organic CSA delivery and gave me a few to try. As with most fruits and vegetables, the more colour, the more nutrients. These spuds are packed with the same antioxidants …
This rainbow of carrots is one of my souvenirs from the Royal Winter Fair. I figured they’d go over better than adopting a lop or lamb. I was going to use them to make a healthy carrot ginger soup, but just couldn’t bring myself to …
Get ready for a whole mess of “Ahhhh….” I’ve a soft spot for furry animals. And with a fully-charged battery, an empty memory card and an hour between the Canadian Culinary Book Awards and Cuisine Canada’s AGM, I made the most of my free time …